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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.49, 54.70 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.49, 54.70 and 16.18 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.49 : 54.70 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.49/54.70 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.49x = 54.70 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.49x = 885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.05/36.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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